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Honour for Business Leader Andy

Andy Campbell has received an Honorary Doctorate from UWS at its Paisley graduation ceremony on Wednesday 3rd July 2019 held at Paisley Abbey. Continue reading Honour for Business Leader Andy

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Alumnus and boccia ace goes into World Championships as world Number 1

Good luck to alumnus Stephen McGuire who will be competing in August’s World Boccia Championships in Liverpool. Continue reading Alumnus and boccia ace goes into World Championships as world Number 1

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Liz Cameron OBE Receives UWS Honorary Doctorate

Leading Scottish businesswoman, Liz Cameron OBE, received an Honorary Doctorate from University of the West of Scotland (UWS) at its graduation ceremony on Tuesday 3rd July 2018 at Paisley Abbey. Continue reading Liz Cameron OBE Receives UWS Honorary Doctorate

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Inspirational alumnus celebrates six years of TEDxGlasgow

Business and Management graduate Gurjit is an entrepreneur with a keen interest in philanthropy and developing social venture capital firms. Continue reading Inspirational alumnus celebrates six years of TEDxGlasgow

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Trevor Sorbie Receives Honorary Doctorate

Congratulations to celebrated hairdresser, Paisley-born Trevor Sorbie who received an Honorary Doctorate at this afternoon’s UWS graduation ceremony. Continue reading Trevor Sorbie Receives Honorary Doctorate

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Les Hutchison Awarded Honorary Doctorate

Retired Lanarkshire-born businessman and graduate Les Hutchison has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate. Continue reading Les Hutchison Awarded Honorary Doctorate

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The Quiet Philanthropist

Alumnus Les Hutchison talks about his global engineering career and his desire to give back to the University. Continue reading The Quiet Philanthropist

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Olivia Giles Receives Honorary Doctorate

Olivia Giles was honoured by the University at its graduation ceremony on Thursday 22 November 2007. Continue reading Olivia Giles Receives Honorary Doctorate

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Ceremony Marks Formal Inauguration of the University of the West of Scotland

The University will honour leading individuals from Scotland and overseas at a Special Ceremony on Friday 7 December 2007. They will be first to receive awards from the newly renamed University. Continue reading Ceremony Marks Formal Inauguration of the University of the West of Scotland

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Sir Tom Hunter Receives Honorary Doctorate

Leading Scots entrepreneur and philanthropist, Sir Tom Hunter was honoured by the University at its graduation ceremony on Friday 9 November 2007, at Troon Town Hall. Continue reading Sir Tom Hunter Receives Honorary Doctorate

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